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BOOKS & BEYONDMorton Grove Public Library

June - July 2018

6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053 847-965-4220 www.mgpl.org

ANNIVERSARY

DETAILS:• Every canned food item

donated will equal $1.00 of overdue fines.

• The program is limited to existing overdue fines, and cannot be used for lost materials charges, damage fees, processing fees, interlibrary loan fees, or as credit towards future fines.

• The Library cannot accept home-canned items, cans that are past their expiration date or are dented or damaged.

The Morton Grove Public Library will be sponsoring a Food for Fines

program from Monday, July 16 through Sunday, July 29.

For questions, please call the Check-Out Desk

at 847-929-5103.

Saturday, June 1612-1 pm See page 10 for details!

MEET THE AUTHOR SERIES

Samira Ahmed

2018 SUMMER READING PROGRAM • FRIDAY, JUNE 1 - TUESDAY, JULY 31

READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE!Join us for a summer of exploration! Learn about Henna and Yoga, explore new technologies like the Sphero Robotic Ball and How to Create a Podcast, and play awesome new video games. We’ll learn about cultures, technology and gaming when reading takes us everywhere!

GRADES 7-12TEENS!

IT’S A PARTY!Celebrating MGPL’s 80th BirthdayMGPL is turning 80 this year! You’re cordially invited to join the Summer Reading Program party to help us celebrate it! No matter what you love most – books, movies, music, or programs – we’ll have something fun for you to do and plenty of prizes to keep you motivated along the way.

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READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE!Read this summer and earn prizes! Collect points each week by reading, attending a Library program, or completing a weekly in-Library activity. Add up your points to win!

BIRTH-GRADE 6KIDS!

Look for MGPL staff at the Morton Grove

Fourth of July Parade!

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Vol. 42, No. 3Books & Beyond is published six times a year by the Morton Grove Public Library.

LIBRARY DIRECTORPam Leffler

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEESEmily Macejak, PresidentJoanne Pelletier, SecretaryCarlotta Gonzales, TreasurerDr. David Calimag, MDErich MonzonBarbara NovickLaima Puzzo

The Board meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 pm.

Your weekend fun starts here!Enjoy monthly performances on Friday nights in this after-hours series.

Tierra Roja Band Friday, June 15, 7 pmTierra Roja’s repertoire, sung in Spanish, features vibrant songs that focus on making a bridge between traditional and modern music while also offering a wide view of the spirit and the creative possibilities of this vast region - with

particular emphasis on the Son, Salsa, and Trova music of Mexico and Cuba. The group is led by Jesús and Emiliano Rojas.

Movie night: Black PantherFriday, July 27, 6:30 pmJoin us for the box-office smash, Black Panther! Enjoy complimentary popcorn and refreshments while you watch this action-packed movie on the big screen. Door prizes too!

BLACK PANTHER (2018, PG-13, 2 hr 15 min)T’Challa inherits the throne of Wakanda, an isolated, technologically advanced African nation, but his mettle as King and Black Panther is tested when he is drawn into a conflict that puts the entire fate of world at risk. Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan

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TABLE OF CONTENTSKIDS PROGRAMS

TEEN PROGRAMS

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS

BOOK LIST

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS

COMPUTER WORKSHOPS

CALENDAR

MGPL ON THE GO

Sunday, July 8, 2 pmChicago author and food historian, Colleen Taylor Sen, will answer the question, “What is curry?” by giving a historical and descriptive account of a dish that has many incarnations. Learn about the origins of curry and how it has been adapted throughout the world. Copies of her book: Curry: A Global History will also be available for purchase. REG

What It Is, and What It Isn’t

EXHIBITSBAXTER ROOMJune 1 - August 2The Art of Motherhood Paintings by Laura J. Frisch

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In honor of the 80th anniversary of MGPL this year, here are some fun facts about the library, one for each decade of its life:

In 1938, the library was established with Works Progress Administration

financing. Its original collection consisted of 300 books delivered in a barrel to its first location in a store

at 6100 Lincoln Avenue.

1930sIn 1948, the library moved from a store-front location

on the 6200 block of Lincoln Avenue to the second floor

of the Callie Avenue fire station.

1940sIn 1952, the library moved to its current location at 6140

Lincoln Avenue. The original building was 1,500 square feet and was comprised

of the area that is now the Quiet Reading Room, Teen

Space and adjacent offices.

1950s

In 1964, the library acquired its first photocopy machine

and added LPs to the collection.

1960s

In 1970, the library began publishing a quarterly

newsletter called Browse.

1970sIn 1983, the library

approved purchase of its first computer

(an Eagle PC) and printer for the administrative office,

which cost $5,912 ($14,963 in 2018 dollars!)

1980s

In 1995, the library’s first website appeared at

www.webrary.org.

1990s

In 2003, the library’s remaining cassette tapes were removed from the

collection.

2000s

In 2015, the library began circulating laptops, and

in 2017 WiFi hotspots.

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KIDSSTORYTIMES AND PROGRAMS

REGISTRATION for June kids programs begins May 15 and for July programs on June 15.

All AgesFridays at 12 pmStop in the Library each week for a different family-friendly movie. Bring your lunch, we’ll provide the dessert! Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

June 8: The Red Turtle (2016, PG, 1 hr 21 min)

June 15: Coco (2017, PG, 1 hr 49 min)

June 22: Born in China (2016, G, 1 hr 19 min)

June 29: Wonderstruck (2017, PG, 1 hr 56 min)

July 6: Pinocchio (2012, PG, 1 hr 15 min)

July 13: A Wrinkle in Time (2018, PG, 1 hr 49 min)

July 20: Peter Rabbit (2018, G, 1 hr 35 min)

July 27: Sherlock Gnomes (2018, PG, 1 hr 26 min)

READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE!Read this summer and earn prizes! Collect points each week by reading,

attending a Library program, or completing a weekly in-Library

activity. Add up your points to win!

Once a week when you check in at the Youth Services Desk, you also get a raffle ticket to enter

our Summer Reading Grand Prize Raffles. Sign-

up begins June 1; reading, activities, and check-ins begin

Monday, June 4. Last day to pick up prizes is Tuesday, July 31.

FRIDAY, JUNE 1 - TUESDAY, JULY 31

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TIE-DYE YOUR T!All AgesTuesday, June 19, 2-4 pmThursday, June 28, 5-7 pmSaturday, July 14, 10 am-12 pmWednesday, July 25, 12-2 pm

Give your Summer Reading T-shirt a unique look! After you earn your shirt, bring it to the library for some tie-dye fun! Only official Summer Reading shirts will be tie-dyed. This program will be held out on the lawn in front of the Library (weather permitting).

DILLY BAR @ TUNES ON TUESDAYGrades 6 and underTuesday, July 24, 6-7:30 pm (while supplies last)Head to the Morton Grove Park District’s Tunes on Tuesday and pick up a free Dilly Bar just for wearing your 2016 Summer Reading Program T-shirt. Find the MGPL staff person to get a coupon and enjoy! Don’t forget to bring your Summer Reading log for your stamp! This program is weather permitting; one Dilly Bar per shirt.

SUMMER READING POOL PARTY AT HARRER POOL!All AgesSaturday, Aug. 11, 5:30-7 pmDid you spend your summer reading awesome books and earning cool prizes? Celebrate with us at the Morton Grove Park District’s Harrer Pool! Children under 10 years of age must be supervised and accompanied by a parent or caregiver at least 16 years of age. Registration is required for each individual attending. REG

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THERE’S SOMETHING NEW AT THE LIBRARY!

We are excited to roll out the first of our Early Literacy Kits: backpacks that contain books and toys for you and your preschool child to use at home to promote early literacy skill development.

We also have two Starling Kits aimed at parents of children, birth to age 2. When paired with your smartphone, the Starling device will track the number and variety of words your child hears throughout the day.

You can find these kits, as well as our STEM Kits for older kids, in the Youth Services Department. Check one out today!

Each year, librarians put together a list of great reads for kids entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

You can find these lists in the Library and on our website at

www.mgpl.org/kids/summer-reads

Due to the popularity of these programs and limited space, we would appreciate it if you do not bring strollers into the Library for these events. The Library is not responsible for unattended belongings.

All AgesSaturday, June 16, 2-3 pmThe dart frog rock band, Ranitas Chiquitas, goes on an international tour after a fly-by-night Macaw offers them a series of gigs. The band learns about the challenges of traveling while making friends along the way.

MAD SCIENCE: SPIN, POP, BOOM!All AgesSaturday, June 23, 2-3 pmJoin Mad Science for their interactive science show, featuring bubbling potions and popping chemical chain reactions that will educate and entertain the entire family.

MEET WONDER WOMANAll AgesThursday, June 28, 10:30-11:30 amWonder Woman is coming to the Library to celebrate Summer Reading! She will read a story and answer audience questions. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet this DC Comic book heroine!

JABBERWOCKY MARIONETTES PRESENT: TRAVEL, THE DART FROG

All AgesSaturday, July 14, 2-3 pmMaster magician Jaime Aponte will amaze the entire family with fantastic illusions, sleight-of-hand, and animal tricks!


Drop-In Storytimes:EVENING FAMILY STORYTIMEFamilyMondays, June 4 and 18, and July 2, 16, and 30, 7-7:30 pmBring the whole family to the Library. Enjoy time together as we read stories, sing songs, and create memories.

SUMMER STORYTIMEFamilyTuesdays, 10-11 am Stories, songs, activities, and more! Join us for a morning storytime great for the whole family.

STORYTIMESWe strive to make all of our storytimes inclusive of all abilities. If there is a way we can accommodate your child’s needs at his/her class, please let us know.

Registration Storytimes:TINY SCIENCEAges 3-5 with a parent/caregiverWednesdays, 10-11 amDiscover a passion for science. Young scientists will enjoy stories and simple hands-on science activities. REG June 6: Plants June 27: Ecosystems July 25: Bugs

MATHEMATICS TEA PARTYAges 3-5 with parent/caregiverWednesdays, June 13 and July 11, 10-11 amYou are cordially invited to a tea party. In this program for our littlest learners, we wear big hats, drink pretend tea, and make math welcoming for all. REG

BUILD-A-READER STORYTIMEAges 2-5 with a parent/caregiverJoin us for a fun storytime featuring one of the DUPLO Read & Build sets. We will read, sing, craft, and play! Siblings are welcome, but build and craft supplies are limited to registrants only. REG Thursday, June 14, 10-10:45 am OR Tuesday, June 19, 6:30-7:15 pm: Bugs Thursday, July 12, 10-10:45 am OR Tuesday, July 17, 6:30-7:15 pm: Transportation

iTOTS STORYTIMEAges 2-5 with a parent/caregiverWednesdays, June 20 and July 18, 10-11 amExplore new ways of engaging children in stories! Caregivers will learn how to use technology to enhance the storytime experience while children connect with stories through digital media and apps. This program requires active participation by both caregivers and children. REG

NOTE: Younger siblings are permitted to attend; however, iPad use will be strictly limited to registered children ages 2 through 5.

FOLK & FAIRY TALES STORYTIMEAges 4-7Thursdays, June 28 and July 19, 2-3 pmAn entertaining storytime focused on a traditional folk or fairy tale, then all mixed up with silly, exciting, or wacky versions of the tale! REG



KIDSMOVIN’ & GROOVIN’ Ages 2-4 with parent/caregiverSaturdays, June 2 and July 7, 10-11 amAn active class featuring music, dancing, musical instruments, and more! REG

Idea Lab is a summer space for STEAM thinking and creative tinkering at the Library. Each week, we will tackle a different hands-on project. Sign up for each class individually. REG

IDEA LABGrades 4-6 Tuesday, June 5, 3:30-4:30 pm: Volcanos Tuesday, June 12, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Windmills Tuesday, June 19, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Laser Mazes Tuesday, June 26, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Spin Art Tuesday, July 10, 3:30-4:30 pm: Basketball Hoops Tuesday, July 17, 3:30-4:30 pm: Foosball Tables Tuesday, July 24, 3:30-4:30 pm: Solar Cookers

JUNIOR IDEA LABGrades 1-3 Thursday, June 7, 3:30-4:30 pm: Volcanoes Thursday, June 14, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Kites Thursday, June 21, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Glow-in-the-Dark Floam Wednesday, June 27, 1:30-2:30 pm OR 3:30-4:30 pm: Pendulum Painting Thursday, July 12, 3:30-4:30 pm: Baking Soda Boats Wednesday, July 18, 3:30-4:30 pm: Foosball Tables Thursday, July 26, 3:30-4:30 pm: Bug Bots

DROP-IN CLASSES

PLAYGROUP FamilyMondays, 10-11:30 am Tired of those boring old toys at home? Drop in and meet new friends for play and fun.

YARN GANG Grades 1 and upMondays, 4-5 pmWant to learn to knit or crochet? Drop in; no experience needed.

CRAFTY SATURDAY All AgesSaturdays, June 9 and July 14, 9:30 am-4:30 pmMake a seasonal craft (while supplies last).

No registration needed for these drop-in classes, but attendance will be limited to room capacity. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver.

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READ TO A RAINBOW DOGGrades K-6Tuesdays, June 12 and July 10, 7-8 pmPractice reading to a certified therapy dog from Morton Grove's own Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Bring what you want to read or choose from our selection of books. Sessions are offered every fifteen minutes beginning at 7 pm. To register, visit the Library or call 847-929-5102. REG

1-2-3 PAINTINGGrades 1-3Wednesday, June 13, 2-3 pmFriday, July 13, 2-3 pmThis messy, fun program is designed just for kids who love to create. Children who attend this program will use a number of techniques to create wonderfully unique pieces of art. Appropriate clothing should be worn for getting messy. REG

CREATE A FAIRY GARDENGrades 3-5Wednesday, June 13, 7-8 pmDIY fairy garden!! We will make a fairy house and create an enchanting spot for fairies. REG

WATER BABIESBirth-24 months with a parent/caregiverFridays, June 8, 15, 22, and 29 and July 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9:30-10:30 am OR 11 am-12 pmSpend your morning exploring and playing. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside to enjoy gentle water activities. In inclement weather, you can still have fun without getting wet with indoor-safe activities in the Activity Room. Dress appropriately. REG

WORLD EXPLORER: FILIPINO ADVENTUREGrades 2-6Friday, June 8, 4-5 pmVisit the Philippines without leaving the Library. Learn about the Filipino language and culture through pictures, stories, and songs. In this class, led by Florcita Guzman, you’ll learn more about this colorful and interesting place. REG

LETTERS TO LIBRARIESGrades 2-6Monday, June 11, 2-3 pmLearn about libraries all over the country and choose one to write a letter to! We’ll review how to write a letter by hand and address an envelope. We’ll even send the letters out to see if we get responses! Any responses we receive will be posted in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the summer. REG

LEGO BUILDERSGrades 1-6Tuesdays, June 11 and July 9, 6:30-7:30 pmYour imagination is the limit as we bring out our massive collection of LEGOs for an open build! Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

NINTENDO SWITCH GAMINGGrades 1-6Wednesdays, June 6, June 20, and July 25, 2-3 pmMonday, July 9, 2-3 pmWe're breaking out the Nintendo Switch for kids' open play sessions! You're invited to drop in and play games on the newest system around. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Grades 2-6 and their FamiliesThursday, June 14, 6:30-7:30 pmYour team of detectives will have to help a farmer get produce to the local market in this family-friendly escape-room. After solving the puzzle, detectives and their families will wrap up the night with a round of Agricultural Bingo. Presented by the Cook County Farm Bureau. REG



KIDS

FAMILY ENGINEERING NIGHTAll AgesCalling all families: Let’s build! Once a month, we are turning a STEM idea into an engineering project. Let’s engage our brains, get hands-on, and create. The more the merrier. Munchies will be provided. Wednesday, June 20, 7-8:15 pm: Bridge Build Thursday, July 12, 7-8:15 pm: Catapults HAPPY HARMONIES AT THE LIBRARYFamilyThursdays, June 21 and July 19, 10-11 amJoin Ms. Debbie and Ms. Elizabeth as we sing songs old, new, and silly too!

TRAVELING THE WORLD, STORY BY STORYGrades 2-6, Parents/Grandparents WelcomeThursday, June 21, 7-8 pmEnjoy tales from around the globe as told by professional storyteller Anne Shimojima, a long-time resident of Morton Grove. The entire family will enjoy these multicultural tales of courage and cleverness, magic and humor. Meet heroines and heroes, brave and true, as you travel the world through stories. REG

Check out page 11 for the Teen book discussion group!

Book Discussion groups

MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB (Grades 4-7) Join us for Mother-Daughter Book Club. Bring your mother (or aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister, or teacher) with you for a lively discussion and activities connected to the book.

GUYS READ (Grades 4-6) Are you a guy who likes to read? Come along with your favorite grown-up for discussion, snacks, and whacky activities featuring the book of the month.

LIAR & SPY by Rebecca SteadThursday, July 19, 7-8 pm REG

EL DEAFO by Cece BellWednesday, July 25, 7-8 pm REG

Register at the YS Desk or by calling 847-929-5102. Registrants receive a copy of the book to keep.

CREATIVE WRITING CREWGrades 3-6Fridays, June 22 and July 20, 4-5 pmDo you enjoy being creative through writing? Build your writing skills as we work together playing games, doing fun writing activities and being creative. All you need is your imagination! REG

Donutswith Dad

Ages 2-6 with a male caregiverSaturday, June 16, 10-11 amGrab Dad’s hand and bring him to the Library for this fun and exciting storytime. Listen to stories, play a game, and celebrate all things “dad” while you munch on donuts. REG

BOOK BUDDIESAges 4-9Mondays, June 25 and July 23, 7-8 pmTeen volunteers will be reading picture books to small groups of children in this cozy storytime alternative.

CRAFTIN’ AROUND Grades 3-6Tuesdays, 7-8 pmLove to craft? Join us for an evening of craft-tastic fun; a different project each month! REG June 26: Water Bottle Windsocks July 31: Wonderful Weaving

CHESS ACADEMYGrades 1-6Thursdays, June 28 and July 26, 7-8 pmPlay chess with Master Chess Expert Chris. All levels, from beginners to chess champions, welcome. Learn all the moves you need to win the game.

ART: STEP-BY-STEPGrades 2-6Fridays, June 29 and July 27, 4:30-5:30 pmCreate a work of art, step by step, with supplies and materials provided by the Library. Each month, we’ll try a new and exciting art project. You’ll be amazed at what you can make in just an hour.

ORIGAMI: THE ANCIENT ART OF PAPER FOLDINGGrades 2-6Saturday, June 30, 3-4 pmJoin Origami wizard Eric Iancu to learn about origami, the ancient art of paper folding. Beginners and more advanced students are all welcome to fold along with Eric, who will be offering a choice of easy to difficult projects. Paper will be provided. REG

BUTTERFLIES, BUGS, AND THEIR JOURNEYSAll AgesWednesday, July 11, 2-3 pmRiver Trails Nature Center is bringing the great outdoors to the Library! Explore the intricate world of butterflies and other insects. Be sure to bring your curiosity and get ready for your journey into scientific exploration!

STUFFED ANIMAL PET SHOWGrades K-3, parents/caregivers welcomeWednesday, July 11, 6:30-8 pmGet your plushie ready for a night out on the town! Stop at the vet for a checkup, the pet store for new accessories, and the groomer for a new hairstyle! Once your lovie is all spruced up, we’ll have a pet show so they can show off their new look! REG

Grades K-3Wednesday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 pmWe’re going on a bug hunt! Summer is the time to discover, and appreciate the wonderful world of bugs. We are going to make a bug house and go out on the patio and see who we can find. REG

All AgesTuesday, July 3, 3:30-5:30 pmGet ready to celebrate the 4th of July with our annual bicycle-decorating extravaganza! Drop by anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 to trick out your bike in red, white, and blue style. Don’t forget your helmet. This event will be held outdoors by the bicycle rack (weather permitting).

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Ages 4-8Saturdays, June 23 and July 28, 10-10:45 amIntroduce your child to yoga at this fun class designed especially for them. Your youngster will learn relaxing positions and deep breathing techniques, teaching them to be balanced, focused, and healthy. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat. REG

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TEENS

Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom (Switch)Wednesday, June 6, 12–2 pmPlay as Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a young king kicked out of his castle and forced to re-build his kingdom. Ni No Kuni’s amazing graphics, and striking open world makes for a visually engaging game play experience.

Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) Wednesday, July 11, 12-2 pmUnleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles. Play as your favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters including Yoshi, Mario and the Princess as you look to dominate clay, grass and tennis courts.

Are you interested in volunteering at the Library during the summer? If so, join us for our Summer Volunteer Orientation session. We'll provide details on the types of volunteer opportunities available as well as how to be an engaged, proactive and confident volunteer when assisting staff or working directly with patrons. Attending an orientation session is required to volunteer during the summer months.

TEEN SUMMER VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONFriday, June 1, 5-6 pm REG

Saturday, June 16, 12-1 pm Join us for an afternoon with New York Times bestselling author and Chicago resident, Samira Ahmed as she discusses her newest release, Love, Hate and Other Filters. Open to teens and adults!

Seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz can’t wait to graduate from her small town high school. She dreams of studying film in New York City and kissing a boy (or, maybe two). Her parents forbid both. While she wrestles with parental expectations and her own desires, Maya’s world is rocked by a horrifying act of domestic terrorism that ignites an outbreak of Islamophobia that threatens to alter the course of her life forever. REG

MEET THE AUTHOR SERIESSamira Ahmed

READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHEREJoin us for a summer of exploration! Let’s explore! Learn about Henna and Yoga, explore new technologies like the Sphero Robotic Ball and How to Create a Podcast, and play awesome new video games. We’ll learn about cultures, technology and gaming when reading takes us everywhere!

Attend a program, check out books, CD, DVDs, video games and enter a weekly drawing for a gift card – we pick a winner every week! This year’s grand prize is a pair of Beats by Dre™ headphones. You pick the color!

Friday, June 1 - Tuesday, July 31

The Morton Grove Public Library would like to thank the following donors for their generous contributions to the Library for our 2018 Teen Summer Reading Program:

TARGET (on Touhy)MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

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Ghost by Jason Reynolds Wednesday, June 27, 6–7 pmJoin us for our YA Book Club! This month we’ll be reading 2019 Caudill Award Nominee Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Ghost wants to be the fastest sprinter on the elite middle school track team, but his past is slowing him down. Register and get a free copy of the book. REG

YA book clubJoin us for our bi-monthly YA Book Club!

HATHA YOGA FOR TEENSThursday June 7, 7:30-8:30 pmJoin us for a free one-hour yoga session featuring Yoga instructor, Kelsey Stoll. She’ll lead a one-hour class that blends Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga that yoga enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy. REG

INTRODUCTION TO PODCASTINGTuesday, June 12, 5–6 pmLearn how to organize, create and post your podcast online. Whether you want to talk sports, fashion or politics, we’ll show you how to record, edit and post your podcast online for everyone to enjoy. REG

INDULGE IN THE AROMA OF HENNA AND PAMPER YOURSELF WITH BEAUTIFUL HENNA TATTOO Monday, June 18, 2–3:30 pmHenna art is gaining popularity all over the world. We invite you to join us to learn about the history of Henna and create your own Henna design. This program is for those who love different kinds of art and are curious about other cultures of the world. For teens (7th grade and up) and adults. REG

PAINTING WITH THE SPHERO ROBOT BALL Friday, July 13, 2–3 pmVan Gogh. Andy Warhol. You. Learn how to paint your masterpiece using the Sphero Robot, the first app-enabled robotic ball. We’ll show you how to use the Sphero ball, as well as how to create a work of art. For Grades 5-12. REG

CREATING CHARACTERSSunday, July 15, 2-3 pmCreate your character in anticipation of going on your first quest. Our Dungeon Master will walk you through building your first D&D character. Drinks and snacks will be served. REG

THE FIRST CAMPAIGNSunday, July 22, 2-4 pmYou have your character, now we quest. The Dungeon Master will lead you on your first D&D campaign. Drinks and snacks will be served. REG

Looking for a good book to read this summer?

Here are a few recommendations from MGPL’s Teen Librarian:

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiThunderhead by Neal ShustermanOne of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManusDread Nation by Justina IrelandTurtles All The Way Down by John GreenThe Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio IturbeThe Belles by Dhonielle ClaytonA Taste for Monsters by Matthew J. KirbyGhost by Jason ReynoldsLove, Hate and Other Filters by Samira AhmedBecoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court by Kareem Abdul-JabbarThe French Impressionist by Rebecca BischoffStarry Eyes by Jenn BennettA Land of Permanent Goodbyes by Atia AbawiLumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson

INDIAN FUSION COOKING CLASS FOR TEENS & ADULTSThursday, June 28, 7-8 pmMost of us do not have a tandoor oven at home, but we do have a grill. Indrani Hausner, of Monbool Indian Cooking Classes, will demonstrate how to spice up summer cookouts using a tandoori spice mix. She will make a traditional tandoori chicken, explain how to make the spice mix and use the spices to shake up the classic hamburger. Space is limited and registration is required. For Teens (7th grade and up) and adults. REG



ADULT

CREATIVE COLORING FOR ADULTSSaturday, June 23, 2 pmTap into your creativity and relieve stress in this coloring program just for adults. We will provide unique coloring pages for all skill levels, as well as markers and colored pencils; you provide the imagination. Must be 18 or older. REG

Get Hooked CraftsNothing goes better with celebrations than a handmade card! In June and July, join us as we create fun and unique greeting cards using layering technique, paper punches, and other fun embellishments. REG

POP-UP CARDSSaturday, June 16, 10 am

GIFT CARD HOLDERSSaturday, July 28, 10 am

PRESENTATION: CHARLES TROY: THE CREATION OF CABARETThursday, July 12, 2 pmThis 1966 landmark show was the first successful concept musical. Go behind the scenes and into uncharted musical theater territory.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!Sunday, June 3, 2 pm Join Peter Oprisko for a special live musical time-capsule concert presentation that commemorates the Library's 80th anniversary by featuring a plethora of fun and timeless tunes from 1938! You'll be surprised by how many you know!

FIFTY SHADES OF YIDDISH: SONGS OF PASSION AND HUMORThursday, June 7, 2 pmCantor Stuart Figa will be accompanied by Ilya Levinson on Piano and Don Stille on accordion for this celebration of Yiddish Music. Presented by Chicago YIVO Society as part of its 2018 Summer Festival of Yiddish Culture.

PETRA VAN NUIS AND THE ANDY BROWN TRIOSunday, July 15, 2 pmEnjoy an afternoon of swinging Great American Songbook favorites with acclaimed jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis backed by guitarist Andy Brown's trio.

INDIAN FUSION COOKING CLASS FOR TEENS & ADULTSThursday, June 28, 7-8 pmDetails on page 11. REG

IT’S A PARTY!MGPL is turning 80 this year! You’re cordially invited to join the Summer Reading Program party to help us

celebrate it! No matter what you love most – books, movies, music, or programs – we’ll

have something fun for you to do and plenty of prizes to keep you motivated. Win goodie

bags, Bluetooth speakers, gift cards to Moretti’s, and even birthday cakes!

And, it wouldn’t be a real party without a cake! Come on in for a Program kick off event, Thanks for the Memories, on June 3 for a piece of cake and a wonderful concert. Details below!

INDULGE IN THE AROMA OF HENNA AND PAMPER YOURSELF WITH BEAUTIFUL HENNA TATTOO Monday, June 18, 2–3:30 pmWe invite you to join us to learn about the history of Henna and create your own Henna design. For teens and adults. More details on page 11. REG

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MOVIES, MUNCHIES & MORE

FILM: WONDER (2017, PG, 1 hr 53 min)Tuesday, June 5, 11:30 amA 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends public school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment. Cast: Julia Roberts, Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson.

FILM: PHANTOM THREAD (2017, R, 2 hr 10 min)Tuesday, June 12, 11:30 am A tailor finds his meticulous professional life upended after he falls for a working-class woman. Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville.

FILM: HIGH NOON (1952, PG, 1 hr 25 min)Tuesday, June 19, 11:30 amA retiring town marshal prepares for a solo showdown with a gang of vengeful outlaws whose leader he arrested. As the town clock ticks down, the marshal’s new Quaker bride goes missing. Cast: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly. FILM: CROOKED HOUSE (2017, PG-13, 1 hr 55 min)Tuesday, June 26, 11:30 amA private detective heads to an English manor to investigate the murder of a wealthy patriarch, but soon realizes that everyone is a suspect, including his former lover. Based on the novel by Agatha Christie. Cast: Glenn Close, Max Irons

FILM: 1776 (1972, G, 2 hr 21 min)Tuesday, July 3, 11:30 amThis patriotic musical celebrates the founding fathers and the Declaration of Independence, the document that would give birth to a nation. Cast: William Daniels, Howard da Silva

FILM: WALKING OUT (2017, PG-13, 1 hr 35 min) Tuesday, July 10, 11:30 amAn estranged father and son are attacked by a grizzly bear during a wilderness hunting trip. Now badly injured, the duo must overcome their differences if they want to survive. Cast: Matt Bomer, Josh Wiggins, Bill Pullman.

FILM: DADDY’S HOME 2 (2017, PG-13, 1 hr 40 min)Tuesday, July 17, 11:30 amBrad and Dusty deal with their quirky dads during a Christmas family get-together. Cast: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg

FILM: ROMAN J. ISRAEL, ESQ. (2017, PG-13, 2 hr 2 min)Tuesday, July 24, 11:30 amA lawyer gets involved in a complicated murder case that offers him an opportunity to get rich if he compromises his ethics. Cast: Denzel Washington, Colin Farrell.

FILM: GEOSTORM (2017, PG-13, 1 hr 49 min)Tuesday, July 31, 11:30 amA team of experts races to avert a catastrophe when a series of climate-control satellites begin to malfunction. Cast: Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Andy Garcia.

For more movie listings, see page 16.

KNITTING ROUNDTABLEMondays, 1:30-4 pmExpert knitter and Library volunteer, Ronnie Rund, can help you solve knitting challenges, answer knitting questions, or teach you how to get started knitting. Bring your current knitting project(s) and needles. Novices welcome!

SCRABBLE FOR ADULTS Wednesday, June 20, 2-4 pmWednesday, July 18, 2-4 pmExercise your brain and enjoy friendly games of Scrabble with other word-lovers. S1

The crafters are taking on a new challenge!

For the next few months, they will be making shawls and lap blankets for Skokie Hospital. If you are a knitter, crocheter, or want to learn, and help the community-at-large, this group is tailor-made for you.

Please bring your needles and/or hooks. Novices welcome!

Saturday, June 9, 10 am-12 pm

Saturday, July 14, 10 am-12 pm

POWER EDGE EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPThursday, July 26, 9:30 am-3:30 pmEmployment coaches from Illinois Worknet will discuss resumes, cover letters, online job applications, and interviewing to help you in your job search. For more information about Illinois WorkNet, call 847-448-8647 or go to www.illinoisworknet.com. REG


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at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center of Morton Grove

BOOK TALKS

Join us at the Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street for monthly book talks. Bring your Library card; books will be available for checkout. No registration required.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MGPL!Wednesday, June 6, 1 pm This year we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Morton Grove Public Library. Let’s celebrate it by talking about fiction and nonfiction books that were written or set in 1930s. Celebrate us by picking up some awesome titles!

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS

FOR BOOK DESCRIPTIONS visit calendar.mgpl.org

Between the Lines meets at MGPL at two different times. No registration required. New members are warmly welcome!

between the lines

LitLounge meets in Village Inn Pizzeria at 8050 Lincoln Ave., in Skokie.

THE BEST WE COULD DO by Thi Bui Wednesday, June 13, 7:30 pm

A RAISIN IN THE SUNBy Lorraine HansberryWednesday, July 11, 7:30 pm

STAY WITH ME by Ayobami AdebayoThursday, June 21, 10 amTuesday, June 26, 7 pm

Between the Lines is taking a month off

in July.

Saturday, June 1612-1 pm Join us for an afternoon with Chicago author, Samira Ahmed as she discusses her newest release, Love, Hate and Other Filters. This is a teen event but adults are welcome too! REG

MEET THE AUTHOR SERIESSamira Ahmed

CURRY: WHAT IT IS, AND WHAT IT ISN’TSunday, July 8, 2 pmChicago author and food historian, Colleen Taylor Sen, will answer the question, “What is curry?” by giving a historical and descriptive account of a dish that has many incarnations. REG

Details on page 2.

IT’S A PARTY!MGPL is turning 80 this year! You’re cordially invited to join the Summer Reading Program party to help us celebrate it! No matter what you love most – books, movies, music, or programs – we’ll have something fun for you to do and plenty of prizes to keep you motivated. Win goodie bags, Bluetooth speakers, gift cards to Moretti’s, and even birthday cakes!

FICTION MYSTERIES &THRILLERS

FANTASY &SCI-FI

ROMANCE NONFICTION

1. Tin Man by Sarah Winman (May)

2. The Cactus by Sarah Haywood (May)

3. The Map of Salt and Stars by Jennifer Zeynah Joukhadar (May)

4. Clock Dance by Anne Tyler (July)

1. The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware (May)

2. Who Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht (June)

3. Desolation Mountain by William Kent Krueger (August)

4. The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton (Sept.)

1. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi (out now)

2. Brief Cases by Jim Butcher (June)

3. Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (July)

4. The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinetter Kowal (July)

1. A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (out now)

2. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (June)

3. The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (July)

4. Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber (July)

1. There There by Tommy Orange (June)

2. Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston (May)

3. A Paris Year by Janice Macleod (June)

4. Becoming by Michelle Obama (November)

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Here are some of the most anticipated releases of 2018 of various genres. For more suggestions, stop by the library! HOT RELEASES OF 2018

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MOVIES


IMPORTANT DETAILS

For SUMMER LUNCH MOVIES, see page 4. For MOVIES, MUNCHIES & MORE, see page 13.

SILVER SCREEN SERIESFilms from the “Golden Age of Cinema” and other famous favorites are shown on the 1st Friday every month.

PILLOW TALK (1959, NR, 1 hr 40 min)Friday, June 1, 2 pmA romantic comedy in which a carefree bachelor and a beautiful career girl share a telephone party line. Mutual hostility develops without their ever having met, but when they finally become acquainted attitudes begin to change. Cast: Rock Hudson, Doris Day

CAPE FEAR (1962, NR, 1 hr 50 min)Friday, July 6, 2 pmAn ex-con is determined to seek revenge on the small-town lawyer who helped send him to jail. Cast: Gregory Peck, Robert Mitchum

HOT TICKETDid you miss the latest blockbuster movie when it was in theaters? We are giving the hottest movies a second run for free on the 3rd Thursday every month.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN (2017, PG, 1 hr 45 min)Thursday, June 21, 2 & 6:30 pmCelebrates the birth of show business and tells the tale of P.T. Barnum who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD (2017, R, 2 hr 10 min)Thursday, July 19, 2 & 6:30 pmThe story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom. Cast: Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer

CRITICS’ CHOICE CINEMAA selection of critically acclaimed independent and foreign films.

BAD LUCKY GOAT (2017, NR, 1 hr 15 min, Creole w/ English subtitles)Sunday, June 24, 2 pmTwo teenage siblings embark on a comedic journey to repair their father’s truck after accidentally hitting a bearded goat.

PARADISE (2016, NR, 2 hr 10 min, Russian, German, andFrench w/ English subtitles)Sunday, July 22, 2 pmThe compelling story of three individuals, Olga, Jules and Helmut, whose paths cross amidst the devastation of WWII. Shot in stunning black and white, the film depicts the morally complex choices that one must make during dark times.

Sunday, June 10, 2 pmWe will screen several short films from a variety of languages and genres including drama, comedy, and animation, followed by a short discussion of each.

PARALLEL PARKING (French w/ English subtitles, 13 min, 2007)Camille and Herve arrive late for a dinner, and when they can’t find parking all hell slowly breaks loose.

RED SNOW (German w/English subtitles, 23 min, 2013)Serbia, 1941. A young lieutenant must persuade a captive resistance fighter to betray his comrades, or enforce a law which states that for every German solider killed, one hundred civilians must be executed. Based on true events.

MISS WORLD (Mandarin w/ English subtitles, 20 min, 2016)A young woman, in her early thirties, comes home to Taiwan to say goodbye to her father, before he has to go off to prison.

THE TWO LIVES OF NATE HILL (From France, no dialogue, 3 minutes, 2013)Two parallel but different life paths are shown in this creative animated short that examines the dualities of identity, chance, fate and existence.

HELIUM (Danish w/ English subtitles, 23 min, 2013)Hospital janitor Enzo weaves stories of a magical universe that brings solace and joy to a young terminally ill patient. Academy Award Winner© for Best Live Action Short.

YOUR MOTHER AND I (English, 13 min, 2016)Johnna’s Dad changed the world. Or so he says. Whilst Johnna and her dad are talking, they can’t seem to connect, each growing more and more frustrated with one another, revolving around one another in their own orbits. Based on a short comedic story by Dave Eggers.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SHORTS & DISCUSSIONS

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ADULT• Unless otherwise specified, all workshops are hands-on and taught on PCs using Microsoft Windows 7.• Full lists of prerequisites can be found at calendar.mgpl.org or by calling the Info Desk at 847-929-5101.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

= REGISTRATION IS REQUIREDREG COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION

MICROSOFT WORD BOOTCAMPTuesday, June 5, 6-8:30 pmTwo Microsoft workshops consolidated into an intensive 2 ½ -hour hands-on session. Covers setting up page layouts, formatting, printing and saving documents. A short break will be provided. REG MICROSOFT EXCEL BOOTCAMPWednesday, Jul. 18, 6-8:30 pm Two Excel workshops consolidated into an intensive 2 ½ -hour hands-on session. Covers spreadsheet skills, calculations and tables. A short break will be provided. REG

GOOGLE MAPS & GOOGLE EARTHThursday, July 19, 7-8:30 pmLearn how to use Google Maps and Google Earth to get directions, discover new restaurants and shops, see the world, and even add your own contributions—all from your computer or smartphone. REG

ADVANCED MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010: PIVOTTABLESWednesday, Jul. 25, 7-8:30 pm Learn how to use PivotTables to summarize, manipulate and present data. REG

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS

Morton Grove cardholders can schedule an appointment for one-on-one technology training with a librarian.

To schedule an appointment call the Info Desk at 847-929-5101 or fill out a request form at www.mgpl.org/events/book-a-librarian

CONVERTING YOUR VHS HOME MOVIES Tuesday, June 5, 2-3 pmThursday, July 12, 10-11 amLearn how to use Library equipment to convert VHS home tapes to digital files and save on a DVD. REG

REMINDERS, ORGANIZATION, AND FOCUS WITH APPSWednesday, June 6, 2-3 pmYour smartphone or tablet can be used to organize your life, stay on top of impor-tant deadlines or goals, and even help you clear your mind on a stressful day. We will demonstrate a variety of apps that can help you get more out of your day. REG

INTRODUCTION TO iCLOUDTuesday, June 12, 2-4 pm If you have an iPhone or iPad, you already have an iCloud account, but do you know how to use it? Learn how to use iCloud to back up your photos and files online and access them on all your Apple devices. Please come with your Apple ID (which is usually your email) and password. REG

LECTURE / DEMO

SCANNING • Scan, save, or share your

documents or photos to email, USB, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive or a smartphone

• Scan your documents to print in color or black & white at 10 cents per page

• Scan your documents and fax them at $1 per page

COMPUTERS• Use a desktop PC to browse the

internet or work on your Microsoft Office documents

• Check out a laptop PC for use within the Library

• Scan photos, negatives, and slides with the Epson Scanner V500 and save them on your flash drive

• Print in color or black & white at 10 cents per page. Pay with cash, credit or debit card

DIGITAL MEDIA LABAdobe Creative Cloud Suite for:• photo editing• design projects• audio projects

Equipment and software for:• converting home cassettes, and

VHS tapes, vinyl records into CD, DVD, and digital formats

HOTSPOTSCheck out a portable WiFi hotspot for two weeks so you can have unlimited, free high-speed internet at home or on the road

WiFi AND WIRELESS PRINTINGUse the Library’s WiFi to send your print jobs to our printers from your device, within the Library or from home

From printing concert tickets to digitizing your memories, MGPL can help you with your technology needs!


FRIDAY, JUNE 12 PM Silver Screen Series: Pillow Talk5 PM Teen Summer Volunteer Orientation*

SATURDAY, JUNE 210 AM Movin’ & Groovin’ (Ages 2-4)*

SUNDAY, JUNE 32 PM Concert: Thanks for the Memories!

MONDAY, JUNE 47 PM Evening Family Storytime (Family)

TUESDAY, JUNE 511:30 AM Film: Wonder2 PM Converting Your VHS Home Movies*3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*6 PM Microsoft Word 2010 Bootcamp*

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 610 AM Tiny Science (Ages 3-5)*12 PM New Game Wednesday: Ni No Kuni 2 (Teens)1 PM Book Talk: Happy Birthday, MGPL! at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center2 PM Nintendo Switch Gaming (Grades 1-6)2 PM Reminder, Organization and Productivity Apps*

THURSDAY, JUNE 72 PM Fifty Shades of Yiddish: Songs of Passion and Humor3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*7:30 PM Hatha Yoga for Teens*

FRIDAY, JUNE 89:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: The Red Turtle (Family)4 PM World Explorer: Filipino Adventure (Grades 2-6)*

SATURDAY, JUNE 98 AM MGPL on the Go: Morton Grove Farmer’s Market9:30 AM Crafty Saturday (All Ages)10 AM Crafting for Charity

SUNDAY, JUNE 102 PM International Film Shorts & Discussions

MONDAY, JUNE 112 PM Letters to Libraries (Grades 2-6)*6:30 PM LEGO Builders (Grades K-6)

TUESDAY, JUNE 1211:30 AM Film: Phantom Thread1:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*2 PM Introduction to iCloud*3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*5 PM Introduction to Podcasting (Teens)*7 PM Read to a Rainbow Dog (Grades K-6)*

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1310 AM Mathematics Tea Party (Ages 3-5)*2 PM 1-2-3 Painting (Grades 1-3)*7 PM Create a Fairy Garden (Grades 3-5)*7:30 PM LitLounge book discussion: The Best We Could Do at Village Inn Pizzeria, Skokie

THURSDAY, JUNE 1410 AM Build-A-Reader Storytime (Ages 2-5)*1:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*6:30 PM Escape Room: The Origins of Food (Grades 2-6)*7 PM Library Board meeting

FRIDAY, JUNE 159:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Coco (Family)7 PM MGPL After Dark: Tierra Roja Band

SATURDAY, JUNE 1610 AM Get Hooked Crafts: Pop-Up Cards*10 AM Donuts with Dad (Ages 2-6)*12 PM Meet the Author Series: Samira Ahmed (Teen and Adults)*2 PM JABBerwocky Marionettes Present: Travel, the Dart Frog (All Ages)

MONDAY, JUNE 182 PM Henna Presentation and Artwork (Teens and Adults)*7 PM Evening Family Storytime (Family)

TUESDAY, JUNE 1911:30 AM Film: High Noon1:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*2 PM Tie Dye Your T! (All Ages)3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*6:30 PM Build-A-Reader Storytime (Ages 2-5)*

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2010 AM iTots Storytime (Ages 2-5)*2 PM Nintendo Switch Gaming (Grades 1-6)*2 PM Scrabble for Adults7 PM Family Engineering Night (All Ages)

THURSDAY, JUNE 2110 AM Between the Lines book discussion: Stay with Me10 AM Happy Harmonies at the Library (Family)1:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*2 & 6:30 PM Hot Ticket: The Greatest Showman3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*7 PM Traveling the World, Story by Story (Grades 2-6)*

FRIDAY, JUNE 229:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Born In China (Family)4 PM Creative Writing Crew (Grades 3-6)*

SATURDAY, JUNE 2310 AM Yoga Kids (Ages 4-8)*2 PM Creative Coloring for Adults*2 PM Mad Science, Spin, Pop, Boom! (All Ages)

SUNDAY, JUNE 242 PM Critics’ Choice: Bad Luck Goat

MONDAY, JUNE 257 PM Book Buddies (Ages 4-9)

TUESDAY, JUNE 2611:30 AM Film: Crooked House1:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*7 PM Between the Lines book discussion: Stay with Me7 PM Craftin’ Around (Grades 3-6)*

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2710 AM Tiny Science (Ages 3-5)*1:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*6 PM YA Book Club: Ghost (Teens)*

THURSDAY, JUNE 2810:30 AM Meet Wonder Woman (All Ages)2 PM Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime (Ages 4-7)*5 PM Tie Dye Your T! (All Ages)7 PM Indian Fusion Cooking Class for Teens and Adults*7 PM Chess Academy (Grades 1-6)

FRIDAY, JUNE 299:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Wonderstruck (Family)4:30 PM Art: Step-by-Step (Grades 2-6)

SATURDAY, JUNE 303 PM Origami: The Ancient Art of Paper Folding (Grades 2-6)*

* Registration required

JUNECALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVERY MONDAY10 AM Monday Morning Playgroup (Family)1:30 PM Adult Knitting Roundtable4 PM Yarn Gang (Grades 1 and up)

EVERY TUESDAY10 AM Summer Storytime (Family)11:30 AM Movies, Munchies & More! (Adults)

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Monthly calendars are available at the library for pick-up.

MONDAY, JULY 27 PM Evening Family Storytime (Family)

TUESDAY, JULY 311:30 AM Film: 17763:30 PM Red, White & Bicycle (All Ages)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4CLOSED for Independence Day

FRIDAY, JULY 69:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Pinocchio (Family)2 PM Silver Screen Series: Cape Fear

SATURDAY, JULY 710 AM Movin’ & Groovin’ (Ages 2-4)*

SUNDAY, JULY 82 PM Curry, What It Is and What It Isn’t by Colleen Taylor Sen

MONDAY, JULY 92 PM Nintendo Switch Gaming (Grades 1-6)6:30 PM LEGO Builders (Grades K-6)

TUESDAY, JULY 1011:30 AM Film: Walking Out3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*7 PM Read to a Rainbow Dog (Grades K-6)*

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1110 AM Mathematics Tea Party (Ages 3-5)*12 PM New Game Wednesday: Mario Tennis Aces (Teens)2 PM River Trails Nature Center Presents: Butterflies, Bugs, and Their Journeys (All Ages)6:30 PM Stuffed Animal Pet Show (Grades K-3)*7:30 PM LitLounge book discussion: A Raisin in the Sun at Village Inn Pizzeria, Skokie

THURSDAY, JULY 1210 AM Build-A-Reader Storytime (Ages 2-5)*10 AM Converting Your VHS Home Movies*2 PM Presentation: Charles Troy: The Creation of Cabaret3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*7 PM Family Engineering Night (All Ages)7 PM Library Board meeting

FRIDAY, JULY 139:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: A Wrinkle In Time (Family)2 PM Painting with the Sphero Robot Ball (Teens)*2 PM 1-2-3 Painting (Grades 1-3)*

SATURDAY, JULY 149:30 AM Crafty Saturday (All Ages)10 AM Crafting for Charity10 AM Tie Dye Your T! (All Ages)2 PM Magician Jaime Aponte (All Ages)

SUNDAY, JULY 152 PM Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: Creating Characters (Teens)*2 PM Petra van Nuis and the Andy Brown Trio

MONDAY, JULY 167 PM Evening Family Storytime (Family)

TUESDAY, JULY 1711:30 AM Film: Daddy’s Home 23:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*6:30 PM Build-A-Reader Storytime(Ages 2-5)*

WEDNESDAY, JULY 181 PM iTots Storytime (Ages 2-5)*2 PM Scrabble for Adults3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*6 PM Microsoft Excel 2010 Bootcamp*6:30 PM Bug Hunt (Grades K-3)*

THURSDAY, JULY 1910 AM Happy Harmonies at the Library (Family)2 PM Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime (Ages 4-7)*2 & 6:30 PM Hot Ticket: All the Money in the World7 PM Google Maps & Google Earth*7 PM Guys Read: Liar & Spy (Grades 4-6)*

FRIDAY, JULY 209:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Peter Rabbit (Family)4 PM Creative Writing Crew (Grades 3-6)*

SATURDAY, JULY 218 AM MGPL on the Go: Morton Grove Farmer’s Market

SUNDAY, JULY 222 PM Critics’ Choice: Paradise2 PM Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: The First Campaign (Teens)*

MONDAY, JULY 237 PM Book Buddies (Ages 4-9)

TUESDAY, JULY 2411:30 AM Film: Roman J. Israel, Esp.3:30 PM Idea Lab (Grades 4-6)*6 PM Dilly Bar @ Tunes on Tuesday

WEDNESDAY, JULY 2510 AM Tiny Science (Ages 3-5)*12 PM Tie Dye Your T! (All Ages)2 PM Nintendo Switch Gaming (Grades 1-6)7 PM Advanced Excel 2010: PivotTables*7 PM Mother-Daughter Book Club: El Deafo (Grades 4-7)*

THURSDAY, JULY 269:30 AM Power Edge Employment Workshop*3:30 PM Jr. Idea Lab (Grades 1-3)*7 PM Chess Academy (Grades 1-6)

FRIDAY, JULY 279:30 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*11 AM Water Babies (Birth-24 months)*12 PM Summer Lunch Movie: Sherlock Gnomes (Family)4:30 PM Art: Step-by-Step (Grades 2-6)6:30 PM MGPL After Dark: Movie Night: Black Panther

SATURDAY, JULY 2810 AM Get Hooked Crafts: Gift Card Holders*10 AM Yoga Kids (Ages 4-8)*

MONDAY, JULY 30 7 PM Evening Family Storytime (Family)

TUESDAY, JULY 3111:30 AM Film: Geostorm7 PM Craftin’ Around (Grade 3-6)*

* Registration required

JULYCALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVERY MONDAY10 AM Monday Morning Playgroup (Family)1:30 PM Adult Knitting Roundtable4 PM Yarn Gang (Grades 1 and up)

EVERY TUESDAY10 AM Summer Storytime (Family)11:30 AM Movies, Munchies & More! (Adults)

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Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day

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Catch us around town for a chat about upcoming events at the library, books and e-books, movies, mobile devices and much more! We will be more than happy to answer questions about the library and to register you for a library card!

MORTON GROVE FARMER’S MARKETSaturday, June 9, 8 am-1 pmSaturday, July 21, 8 am-1 pm

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